Patellar Tendinosis and Graston Technique®: Evidence-Based Treatment
Presented by Mike Ploski
Nonfinancial— Mike Ploski has no competing non-financial interests or relationships with regard to the content presented in this course.
Meet your instructor
Mike Ploski
Mike Ploski has been a certified athletic trainer since 1986 and a physical therapist since 1988. He has been board certified in orthopedics since 1998. He is a clinical advisor and instructor for Graston Technique, LLC. Trained by David Graston in 1996, he is one of the original Graston Technique® providers and original…
Chapters & learning objectives
1. Current Concepts and Evidenced Based Treatment
This first chapters teaches participants the current evidence and research to discuss tendinosis and Graston Technique®, while being able to identify the principles related to dynaments and the importance of a global assessment.
2. Current Treatment Concepts: Patellar Tendinosis
In this chapter, the participant will be able to identify current trends and evidence for the treatment of Patellar Tendinosis and how to justify the use of Graston Technique® for the treatment of Patellar Tendinosis with current research. Lastly, they will also be able to define the goals for treatment of the Patellar Tendinosis with Graston Technique®.
3. Demonstration of Graston Technique for the Treatment of Patellar Tendinosis
The final chapter uses patient case studies to describe the Graston Technique® protocol for the treatment of Patellar Tendinosis and the treatment progression employed to treat Patellar Tendinosis. They will also understand the rationale for the Graston Technique progression during different phases of recovery.
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